Question 1

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Local 
B)  Remote 
C)  Systemic 
D)  Antagonist 
A)  Local 
B)  Remote 
C)  Systemic 
D)  Antagonist

Question 3

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cephalexin is classified as an

Accepted Answer

A)  antifungal. 
B)  antibiotic. 
C)  anticonvulsant. 
D)  antianxiety agent. 
A)  antifungal. 
B)  antibiotic. 
C)  anticonvulsant. 
D)  antianxiety agent.

Question 5

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding, what is an important question to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following classes of medications is administered to cause loss of sensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesics 
B)  Tranquilizers 
C)  Opiates 
D)  Sedatives 
E)  Muscle relaxants 
A)  Analgesics 
B)  Tranquilizers 
C)  Opiates 
D)  Sedatives 
E)  Muscle relaxants

Question 7

Which type of absorption occurs when a nitroglycerin tablet is dissolved under the tongue to dilate coronary arteries and relieve the pain of angina pectoris?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucous membrane 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Topical 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Mucous membrane 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Topical 
D)  Both A and B

Question 8

Ventolin and Proventil are used to promote bronchodilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  drug to be given. 
B)  dosage and form of the drug. 
C)  time and route of administration. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  drug to be given. 
B)  dosage and form of the drug. 
C)  time and route of administration. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc. This means

Accepted Answer

A)  before meals. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at bed time. 
D)  after meals. 
A)  before meals. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at bed time. 
D)  after meals.

Question 13

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  hypnotics. 
D)  sedatives. 
A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  hypnotics. 
D)  sedatives.

Question 14

When using a drug reference resource, which of the following categories includes the drug's pregnancy risk category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action 
B)  Indication 
C)  Contraindication 
D)  Precautions 
E)  Dosage and administration 
A)  Action 
B)  Indication 
C)  Contraindication 
D)  Precautions 
E)  Dosage and administration

Question 15

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an anti-inflammatory agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be metabolized and excreted is called the drug's

Accepted Answer

A)  dose. 
B)  half-dose. 
C)  effective dose. 
D)  half-life. 
A)  dose. 
B)  half-dose. 
C)  effective dose. 
D)  half-life.

Question 17

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand 
A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand

Question 18

Medications used for palliative treatment are designed to prevent the incidence of a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Drug tolerance occurs when the patient finally starts to like to take the medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physicians registered to dispense controlled drugs are required by law to maintain an inventory of the drugs. The inventory must be maintained for how many years after the date of registration?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  7 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  7

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting.

Cephalexin is classified as an

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding, what is an important question to ask?

Which of the following classes of medications is administered to cause loss of sensation?

Which type of absorption occurs when a nitroglycerin tablet is dissolved under the tongue to dilate coronary arteries and relieve the pain of angina pectoris?

Ventolin and Proventil are used to promote bronchodilation.

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc. This means

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of

When using a drug reference resource, which of the following categories includes the drug's pregnancy risk category?

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an anti-inflammatory agent.

The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be metabolized and excreted is called the drug's

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

Medications used for palliative treatment are designed to prevent the incidence of a disease.

Drug tolerance occurs when the patient finally starts to like to take the medication.

Physicians registered to dispense controlled drugs are required by law to maintain an inventory of the drugs. The inventory must be maintained for how many years after the date of registration?

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